Deciding how to co-parent in the event of a divorce or breakup is challenging. Children need a safe, stable environment, now more than ever, in the midst of their parents moving apart. While parents will present a plan or parenting arrangement to the court of how they propose to co-parent, …

Divorce is a highly emotional, complex situation that can become even more complicated when dealing with assets. Not only is the couple splitting up, but all of the assets–that is, things of value that are acquired during the marriage–also have to be split up in a way that the parties …

When one thinks of the typical reasons that people divorce, things like infidelity and lack of communication come to mind. Financial problems are also a major reason–typically when couples are struggling to make ends meet. But you may be surprised to learn that when women in heterosexual marriages earn more …

If you and your spouse are getting a divorce you may assume that distrust comes with the territory. While this may be true, sometimes your distrust may be warranted. Sometimes a spouse will try to hide assets during divorce. If this is occurring in your divorce, you may not receive …

A significant number of parents in Illinois leave the workforce to raise their children, especially mothers. Across the country, around one-quarter of all mothers stay at home, while 7 percent of fathers do the same. This choice is widely supported in surveys of American attitudes, especially when stay-at-home mothers are …